广东省雷州市第二中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题（无答案）.doc

1、广东省雷州市第二中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题（无答案）（考试时间120分钟，满分130分）第卷第一部分：听力(共三节，满分15分)第一节(共5小题； 每小题1分， 满分5分)听下面五个句子，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出句子中所包含的信息的选项。每个句子读两遍。1.A.slowly B.clearly C.carefully2. A.pilot B.point C.pound3.A.throw B.blow C.know4. A.punish B.wish C.finish5.A. pick up B.look up C. put up第二节(共5小题；每题1分，满分

2、5分)听下面五个句子，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出该句的最佳答语。每个句子读两遍。6.A.Its in my bag. B. Its a bit expensive. C.Its half past two.7.A.Sorry, Im new here. B. Have a good trip! C.Be careful, please.8.A.Im not sure. B.No, thanks. C.See you.9. A.Me too. B. I think so. C.I hope not.10.A. For two months. B.Only once. C.Three y

3、ears ago.第三节(共5小题；每题1分，满分5分)听下面五组对话和问题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每个对话读两遍。11.What did Li Leis sister eat for lunch?A. B. C. 12. Where are Toms pencils?A. B. C.13. What does the man want to buy?A.A sweater. B.A shirt. C.A tie.14. Whats the matter with the man?A.He has a fever.B. He has a cough and a head

4、ache.C. He has heart disease.15. How long will the mans cough probably last?A. More than two days. B. At least four days. C. A day or two.第二部分 完形填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 It happened to a very young pastor(牧师). His church was very old and wha

5、ts worse, a storm knocked a hole in the wall of the church.One day the pastor 16 an auction(拍卖) and bid a beautiful tablecloth for six dollars. He carried the cloth back to the church and put it up on the wall. It completelyhid the 17 !Just before noon of Christmas Eve, the pastor noticed a woman st

6、anding in the cold at the bus stop. The 18 wont be here for 40 minutes! he called. And he invited her into the church to get 19 . She told him that she had come from the city to be interviewed for a job as a governess(家庭教师) to the children of one wealthy family in town but she had been turned down.T

7、he woman saw the tablecloth and rose suddenly. The pastor smiled and started to tell her about the storms 20 , but she didnt seem to 21 . It is mine! she said. My husband had the cloth made 22 for me!She explained that she and her husband decided to go separately in the World War ll. They planned th

8、at he would 23 her. But she never saw him again. Later she heard that he had died. The pastor tried to 24 her, advising her to take the cloth with her. She 25 . Then she went away.On Christmas Eve, after the service in church, one middle-aged manthe local clock-and-watch repairmanlooked rather 26 .

9、It is strange, he said in his soft accent. Many years ago, my wife and I owned such a cloth.The pastor suddenly became very 27 . He told him about the woman who had been in church 28 in the day. Together the two got in touch with the _29 who had interviewed her. And this man and his wifewho had been

10、 separated through so many 30_ were finally reunited. 16. A.had B.attended C.held D.took17. A.wall B.church C.hole D.table18. A.boss B.company C.train D.bus19. A.warm B.ready C.cool D.calm20. A.damage B.story C.fact D.truth21. A.work B.believe C.listen D.understand22. A.carefully B.attentively C.fin

11、ally D.especially23. A.join B.write C.bring D.leave 24. A.amuse B.comfort C.please D.help25. A.cried B.accepted C.refused D.continued 26. A.puzzled B.delighted C.determined D.disappointed27. A.sad B.shocked C.hopeful D.excited28. A.later B.earlier C.warmer D.colder29. A.woman B.manager C.husband D.f

12、amily 30. A.weeks B.countries C.Christmases D.centuries第三部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共11小题；每小题2.5分，满分27.5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。AHarry Houdini was an expert on magic and escape tricks, Houdinis real name was Ehrich Weiss. Born in Hungary in 1874, he came to America as a baby. In America, peo

13、ple called him Harry. When he was a teenager, Harry worked as an assistant tie cutter. In his free time, he learned magic tricks. He read a book by Robert Houdin, a great magician. This book had a great effect on him. Harry admired Houdin so much that he changed his name to Houdini. Then, at 17, he

14、quit his job and became a full-time magician. He performed in circuses and small shows. He wasnt very successful until he met Martin Beck, a famous producer. Beck told Houdini to focus on doing escape tricks. Soon Houdini was a huge success. And his most famous trick was the Water-Torture Cell.To ad

15、vertise his act, Houdini performed escapes from many public places. For example, in 1906 he went to a jail. He was handcuffed and his legs were put in irons. He was then locked up in a small room. Minutes later he escaped.Houdini was a wonderful magician. In his best-known act, he swallowed two pack

16、ages of needles and some thread(线). After drinking some water, he opened his mouth. Evenly threaded needles came out. No wonder he was called the Great Houdini!31. Who helped Houdini to become a successful magician? _A. Ehrich Weiss B. Robert Houdini C. His friends D. Martin Beck 32. Houdini became

17、successful because _. A. he was very lucky. B. Beck gave him much money.C. he worked hard and gained help from others. D. he performed escapes from many public places.33. Which of the following is true according to the passage? _ A. Harry Houdini was born and grew up in Hungary. B. His most famous t

18、rick was the Water-Torture Cell. C. He failed to escape from a small room in 1906. D. In his best-known act, he truly swallowed some needles and thread.BMeeting people from another culture can be difficult.From the beginning, people may send the wrong signal(信号). Or they may pay no attention to sign

19、als from another person who is trying to develop a relationship.Different cultures stress the importance of relationship building to a greater or lesser degree. For example, business in some countries is not possible until there is a relationship of trust. Even with people at work, it is necessary t

20、o spend a lot of time in “small talk”， usually over a glass of tea, before they do any job.In many European countries, like the UK or France, people find it easier to build up a lasting working relationship at restaurants or cafe rather than at the office.Talk and silence may also be different in so

21、me cultures.I once made a speech in Thailand.I had expected my speech to be a success and start a lively discussion, instead there was an uncomfortable silence. The people present just stared at me and smiled. After getting to know their ways better, I realized that they thought I was talking too mu

22、ch. In my own culture, we express meaning mainly through words, but people there sometimes feel too many words are unnecessary.Even within Northern Europe, cultural differences can cause serious problems. Certainly, English and German cultures share similar values, however, Germans prefer to get dow

23、n to business more quickly. We think that they are rude. In fact, this is just because one culture starts discussions and makes decisions more quickly.People from different parts of the world have different values, and sometimes these values are quite against each other. However, if we can understan

24、d them better, a multicultural environment will offer a wonderful chance for us to learn from each other.34Whats the probable meaning of the underlined word “stress”？ _ ATo draw special attention to.BTo ignore.CTo laugh at.DTo get close to.35The author mentions his experience in Thailand to show tha

25、t _ .Athe English prefer to make long speechesBpeople from Thailand are quiet and shy by natureCeven talk and silence can be culturally differentDtoo many words are of no use36According to the text, how can people from different cultures understand each other better？ _ABy accepting different habits.

26、BBy recognizing different values.CBy sharing different ways of life.DBy speaking each others languages.37What would be the best title for the text？ _ AHow to Build Up a Relationship BMulticultural EnvironmentCHow to Understand Each Other DCrossCultural DifferencesCImagine the situation. You are driv

27、ing along a desert or on a mountain. You have no idea where you are. You passed the last house two hours ago. Then your car breaks down. It is night and it is cold. You have no mobile phone. What will you do? Well, next time take a GPS with you. This invention may be able to help you. It is a device

28、 which uses satellites to find the users position. It can find your position within 20 metres. A GPS cannot start your car, but at least you will know where you are.GPS（全球定位系统）, which means Global Positioning System, is a small radio receiver. It looks like a mobile phone. You can hold it in your ha

29、nd, or put in your pocket. It is sometimes put into a watch or a telephone. GPS devices can be also found in cars, planes, or boats. Some of these devices have electronic maps, so you know exactly where you are. For example, in a city they can tell you the name of the street.There are three parts to

30、 the Global Positioning System. The first part is the receiver. You can hold it in your hand, or have it fixed into your car, plane and etc. The second part is a group of satellites orbiting the Earth. The receiver contacts at least four of the satellites and calculates its position. The third part

31、of the system is a network of ground stations, which are covered all over the world. They control the satellites and make sure they are working well.Some people think that in the future the GPS will be as common as the mobile. They are becoming cheaper and more and more accurate（精确的）. There are also

32、 new uses for the GPS. Perhaps they will become as small as a watch, so everyone will have one and never be lost again.38. According to the passage, with the help of the GPS, people _. A. cant be lost in a new cityB. cant find their way in different countriesC. can learn about the culture of an unkn

33、own placeD. can spend the least time getting to another place39. Which of the following is True according to the passage? A. There are three parts to the GPS.B. A GPS cant be put into a watch.C. A GPS can help you start your car.D. The GPS are becoming more and more expensive.40. The passage is main

34、ly about _. A. the history of the GPS B. the introduction of the GPSC. the shape of the GPS D. the three parts of the GPS41. What can we infer from the passage? A. All GPS devices have electronic maps.B. People in many countries will use the GPS for free.C. The receiver of the GPS contacts at least

35、five of the satellites.D. The GPS will become more and more common in everyday life.第二节：(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Vacations are important. We need to take time out from work to relax, and just beourselves. 42 We should all be allowed to leave our jobs behind us a

36、t least for a few weeks each year and just have fun. This might be something as simple as reading a good book in front of a warm fireplace through to travelling to the most interesting places on our planet. Whatever we fancy doing is worth taking time out for.Workplace stress is on the rise. 43 Thes

37、e include disease, depression and even death. We all seem to be running from one place to the next, never finding out where we want to go in the first place. I intend to break that trend in the coming days. 44 I will sleep late, write, watch movies, drink the occasional glass of wine, and eat to my

38、hearts content ignoring calorie counting. My plan is to just enjoy the fleeting moments of being alive. 45 Spend your next vacation the way you want. Do what will restore your mental health. Youre very valuable to the people who are close to you, and to those who depend on it. Like it or not, we are

39、 all interdependent (相互依赖的) in this great life of ours.You are valuable. Just remember that the next time you look at the mirror and take a deep breath. Remind yourself that there will never be anyone like you ever on this earth again. 46 All you have to do is just ask yourself what you want to do.A

40、. With it come many health problems.B. When you finally get home youll be greatly refreshed.C. I challenge each one of you to do the same.D. Draw up a detailed plan so you can see more.E. Life is not all about work, or at least it shouldnt be.F. And only you know how to vacation your way.第II卷第四部分 语言

41、知识运用（共三节，满分35 分）第一节 语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)There once was a forest filled with happy animals. One day a raccoon (浣熊) found some socks left behind by picnickers, and 47 (decide) to wear them. They fitted so well, and felt so 48 (comfort) that he kept them on. He spent his days 49 (walk) through the

42、 forest in his new socks.Other animals became envious of the raccoons new look and followed his trend. First it was squirrels in 50 (shirt), then rabbits 51 hats on, and finally birds wearing underpants!Doctor Bear, the forest physician, disapproved and tried to warn the clothes-wearers. But no one

43、listened. Instead, they urged him to follow the 52_ (late) trend too.Soon, the problems started. The squirrel caught his shirt on a branch and crashed to the ground. The rabbit tried entering his hole while wearing his hat and got stuck. Even the raccoon, thanks to his 53 (bright) coloured socks, sl

44、ipped into the river and almost died.When the 54 (injure) animals came to see Doctor Bear, he told them, “Your clothes are killing you. You dont need 55 .”Those 56 listened to the doctors advice finally understood they didnt need clothes. Theyd only started wearing clothes to make others envy them.第

45、二节 用括号内单词的正确形式填空。(共10小题；每题1分，满分10分)57. After having been instructed to drive out of town,I began to _(获得）confidence.58. Industrial waste is _(毒害）the atmosphere of the country.59. He always _(缺乏）confidence.60. The new teacher made a good _(印象）on the students.61. She always has an _(乐观的）attitude,so sh

46、e is always smiling.62. I am _(delight) to hear that my brother has succeeded in winning the scholarship.63. Doctors in that hospital are developing a new _(treat) for cancer.64. My eyes were so _ (swell) that I could hardly see. 65. He _(firm) holds the belief that knowledge and talents come only f

47、rom practice.66. If he _(blood) too much ,his life will be in danger.第三节 完成句子(共5小题；每题2分，满分10分)67. 因为缺乏锻炼，他生病了。 He _ for lack of exercise.68. 健康取决于好的食物、新鲜的空气和充足的睡眠。 Health _ good food ,fresh air and enough sleep.69. 五分钟后，我看不见那座桥了。 After five minutes later, I_ that bridge.70. 你应该把书房的书放在适当的位置。 You shou

48、ld put the books in your study _.71. 毫无疑问约翰在学校学到的急救技能使得她得救了。 _ it was Johns first aid skills he learned at school that saved her.第五部分 书面表达（满分25分）第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华,你校将于下周五下午2点到4点在学校礼堂(school hall)举行一场关于急救的知识讲座，请你用英语给外教James写一封邮件，邀请他出席该活动，内容包括：1.活动的时间、地点和主题；2.告知该活动的重要性； 3.希望他能发言。注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可以适当

49、增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear James,_第二节（满分10分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段（第二段续写已经给出），使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的字数应为80字左右。Recently I graduated from high school, and as a gift I received a huge bunch of flowers,40 to be exact! I had so many that I didnt know what to do with them. The next weekend my niece and nephew, Sue and M

50、ike, aged 6 and 7, came and suddenly I had an idea. I might let them give out these flowers to people they met on the street, and in this way they could learn how to be friendly to others. So I told them about my plan and explained thatthese flowers would make people feel happy and smile. They loved

51、 the idea and were eager to have a try. So at once we took every single flower and tied a smile card to it. We then went to the street with the flowers.The first flower went to a policeman. As soon as she saw the policeman, my niece ran up to him and handed him a flower. His smile was so big, but he

52、rs was even bigger!In no time, we neared the end of our flowers. It was lunch time and we went to Subway for lunch. There the kids gave a flower to the waitress, who was really excited to receive the flower. As we were eating our lunch, the waitress came up to the kids with two big chocolate cookies

53、! She said the chocolate cookies were for them and that she really liked the flower! As they ate the cookies, my niece and nephew looked at me with the biggest smiles I had ever seen.Paragraph 1: With just one flower left, I said it should be given to the person who needed it most. _Paragraph 2:It t

54、urned out to be a great day for us. We spread a lot of smiles by giving out flowers, and received a lot of smiles in return. The flowers not only made us feel good about ourselves, but also made 40 other people feel happy. I feel there is nothing more enjoyable than being friendly to people. Meanwhile, the kids learned an important lesson in the process. In fact, they cant wait until next time they have such a chance again. They want to give out more flowers!